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Ja Morant vs. Pau Gasol: Whose Rookie of the Year season was better?

MEMPHIS, TN - NOVEMBER 29: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball against the Utah Jazz during the second half at FedExForum on November 29, 2019 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brandon Dill/Getty Images)

Almost two decades apart, Pau Gasol and Ja Morant began their NBA careers with a bang for the Memphis Grizzlies.

When Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant was voted NBA Rookie of the Year for the 2019-20 season, he became the second player in franchise history to earn that honor.